Tourism Project Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2014

Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Ceisteanna (779)

Tony McLoughlin

Ceist:

779. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a festival based in County Donegal (details supplied) has failed to receive its full allocated grant assistance from Fáilte Ireland for 2013 and is facing a reduction of 60% in its funding for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25988/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

I have no direct role in relation to the allocation of funding to festivals.  This is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.